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How far is Cancún from Tijuana?

The distance between Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancún (CUN) is 2722 miles / 4381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 7 minutes.

Tijuana International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Tijuana to Cancún

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tijuana to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2011.887 miles
  • 3237.818 kilometers
  • 1748.282 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2009.938 miles
  • 3234.681 kilometers
  • 1746.588 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Tijuana to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Tijuana International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Tijuana to Cancún generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tijuana to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W
Destination Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W

Airlines flying from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancún (CUN)

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